Chapter
The Macabre World Of Body Snatching In 19th Century Scotland
28:46 - 35:22 (06:35)
In order to meet demand for bodies in the 19th century, some Scottish entrepreneurs turned to digging up the recently buried.
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The use of exploding ink as a theft deterrent for marked money is discussed, with some items threatening to explode with bright blue ink if stolen.
28:46 - 29:11 (00:24)
Theft Deterrents
Summary
The use of exploding ink as a theft deterrent for marked money is discussed, with some items threatening to explode with bright blue ink if stolen.
ChapterThe Macabre World Of Body Snatching In 19th Century Scotland
Episode54: Murder, Mystery and Medicine. Holyrood Royal Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Professor Robert Hicks from the Mutter Museum discusses the history and motives of grave robbers and body snatchers, which includes the high demand for cadavers in medical research and education during the 19th century in Europe and America.
29:11 - 32:37 (03:26)
Grave Robbing
Summary
Professor Robert Hicks from the Mutter Museum discusses the history and motives of grave robbers and body snatchers, which includes the high demand for cadavers in medical research and education during the 19th century in Europe and America.
ChapterThe Macabre World Of Body Snatching In 19th Century Scotland
Episode54: Murder, Mystery and Medicine. Holyrood Royal Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Two men consider snatching homeless youth but opt for elderly or sick people who wouldn't raise suspicion to make a profit from their deaths.
32:37 - 35:22 (02:45)
Crime
Summary
Two men consider snatching homeless youth but opt for elderly or sick people who wouldn't raise suspicion to make a profit from their deaths.